The Birth of Jesus

Luke 2:1-20

During a registration ordered by Caesar Augustus, Joseph travels from Nazareth in Galilee to Bethlehem in Judea, David’s town, with Mary, who is pledged to him and pregnant. Mary gives birth to her firstborn son, wraps him in cloths, and lays him in a manger because there is no available guest space. An angel announces the birth of the Savior, Christ the Lord, to shepherds living in the fields and guarding their flock at night. A multitude of the heavenly host praises God. The shepherds go to Bethlehem, find Mary, Joseph, and Jesus, report what they were told, and return glorifying and praising God. Mary treasures and reflects on these events.

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Child-friendly Bible illustration concept of Mary and Joseph with baby Jesus wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger in Bethlehem.

Jesus Is Born

Luke 2:1-20

Shepherds guard their flock at night in the fields as an angel of the Lord appears and announces the joyful news of the Savior’s birth.

Do Not Be Afraid

Luke 2:1-20

An angel of the Lord and a multitude of the heavenly host praise God above shepherds in the fields during the announcement of Jesus’ birth.

Glory and Peace

Luke 2:1-20

Shepherds arriving in Bethlehem to see Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus lying in a manger.

The Shepherds Go Quickly

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Mary reflects while shepherds share what they were told about Jesus with listeners and leave praising God.

Mary Reflects and Shepherds Praise

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Mary and Joseph traveling together on a simple path from Nazareth in Galilee toward Bethlehem in Judea.

Mary and Joseph Travel to Bethlehem

Luke 2:1-20

Joseph and other indistinct townspeople traveling to a town to register under the order of Caesar Augustus, with a simple record-keeping cue.

People Travel to Register

Luke 2:1-20